Prepare for stricter customs requirements United Kingdom

Next stages for Brexit as of 1 January and 1 July 2022

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Brexit warrants your attention now as well

Get Ready for Brexit will guide you through the customs rules for all transport of goods between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK).

Please note! Brexit is far from finished. In the near future, you will have to deal with several stricter customs requirements in relation to the UK. By preparing yourself now, you will prevent cargo from being stopped at the British border or even in the Dutch port. Postponement on the UK side does not mean cancellation. On Get Ready for Brexit, you can read what the British customs requirements mean for you.

1 January 2022

Start Border Operating Model
Phase 2

Action needed now for:

Introduction prelodgement and temporary storage model
End of six-month deferral on import declarations

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1 July 2022

Start Border Operating Model
Phase 3

Important for all parties who export to the UK

Certification of veterinary and phytosanitary cargo
Cargo inspection at Border Control Posts
Mandatory safety declarations – ENS

Check the tightenings at the UK border

View step-by-step plan for applying for certificates (in Dutch)

Watch webinars with British explanations

Now important

Everything you need to know about the new Brexit rules

Brexit knowledge base

In our knowledge base you will find the answers to many questions about your transport to and from the United Kingdom after Brexit.

What will change at the UK border

These organisations help

FAQ’s

Check our Brexit fact sheets

Videos

Swift transport in 5 steps

The Dutch Brexit solution

Via the chain-wide Get Ready for Brexit solution, in 5 simple steps you ensure swift transport via the Dutch ports for incoming and outgoing cargo.

All ferry and shortsea terminals require participation. Only correctly pre-notified cargo can enter and exit the terminal. From importer, exporter and forwarder to transporter and driver, everyone has a role to play in Get Ready for Brexit. Together we ensure that every transport to and from the United Kingdom always runs smoothly.

Watch the solution in 3 minutes

This means Brexit for you as:

Customs Agent

Importer

Transporter

Forwarder

Exporter

Software supplier

Latest Brexit news

14 September 2021

Government sets out pragmatic new timetable for introducing border controls

gov.uk - The government has set out a pragmatic new timetable…

10 September 2021

Access to UK only with valid passport as of 1 October

10 September 2021

Pre-lodgement and temporary storage: the differences and applications by Dutch ferry operators

10 September 2021

Tightening-up at the Dutch border: are you ready for the CVB?

9 September 2021

UK government will also help you on your way!

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Initiating partners

Supporting the logistics business in 2021 via Get Ready for Brexit is a joint initiative of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Portbase, Deltalinqs, evofenedex, Fenex and TLN.